The Colorado Mountain Club is deeply saddened that dedicated volunteer and member (John) Jack Reed passed away June 25, 2015.

Jack was a CMC member and volunteer since 1958. He taught navigation and geology for many years for Wilderness Trekking School and regularly led related trips. His wife, Linda, was also a longtime CMC member before she passed away in 2014. Together they opened their home in Genesee to CMC classes and students. Jack had a distinguished career with the USGS and wrote several books, including Rocks Above the Clouds, which is published by CMC Press.

A memorial service is planned for 10:00 am, Thursday, July 9th at Mount Vernon Country Club. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Jack’s name to the Colorado Mountain Club or Friends of Dinosaur Ridge.